Explore the Family Name Shifflet
The meaning of Shifflet
Variant of Shifflett, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shifflet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shifflet has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, Shifflet was ranked as the 25,272nd most common surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had moved up to the 24,802nd position, indicating a slight increase in popularity by 1.86%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 920 in 2000 to 1004 in 2010, growing by 9.13%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,272 | #24,802 | 1.86% |
| Count | 920 | 1,004 | 9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shifflet
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the Shifflet surname identify as White, although there has been a small decrease in this percentage from 2000 to 2010 (97.07% to 95.52%). The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 25.86%. People identifying as two or more races accounted for 0.76% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 0.70% in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. Interestingly, there was a new representation from the Black community which was 0.00% in 2000 but increased to 0.80% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 95.52% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.19% | 25.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0.7% | -7.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |